Beet Red High Quality Food Pigment Water Soluble Beet Red Powder
Product Description
Beet Red also known as beet extract or betalain, is a natural pigment extracted from beets (Beta vulgaris) and is mainly used for coloring food and beverages.
Source:
Beet red is mainly derived from the roots of sugar beets and is obtained through water extraction or other extraction methods.
Ingredients:
The main component of beets is betacyanin, which gives beets their bright red color.
COA
Items | Specifications | Results |
Appearance | Red powder | Complies |
Order | Characteristic | Complies |
Assay(Carotene) | ≥60.0% | 60.6% |
Tasted | Characteristic | Complies |
Loss on Drying | 4-7(%) | 4.12% |
Total Ash | 8% Max | 4.85% |
Heavy Metal | ≤10(ppm) | Complies |
Arsenic(As) | 0.5ppm Max | Complies |
Lead(Pb) | 1ppm Max | Complies |
Mercury(Hg) | 0.1ppm Max | Complies |
Total Plate Count | 10000cfu/g Max. | 100cfu/g |
Yeast & Mould | 100cfu/g Max. | >20cfu/g |
Salmonella | Negative | Complies |
E.Coli. | Negative | Complies |
Staphylococcus | Negative | Complies |
Conclusion | Conform to USP 41 | |
Storage | Store in a well-closed place with constant low temperature and no direct sun light. | |
Shelf life | 2 years when properly stored |
Function
1.Natural pigments: Beetroot is commonly used as a food colorant to give foods a bright red color and is widely used in juices, beverages, candies, dairy products and condiments.
2.Antioxidant effect: Beetroot has antioxidant properties that neutralize free radicals and protect cellular health.
3.Promote digestion: Beetroot may help improve intestinal health and aid digestion.
4.Supports Cardiovascular Health: Nitrates in beets may help improve circulation and lower blood pressure.
Application
1.Food Industry: Beetroot is widely used in beverages, juices, confectionery, dairy products and baked goods as a natural color and nutritional additive.
2.Health products: Beetroot is also commonly used in health supplements due to its antioxidant and health-promoting properties.
3.Cosmetics: Beetroot is sometimes used in cosmetics as a natural pigment.